Ivan Illich
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- | '''Ivan Illich''' ({{IPAc-en|ɪ|ˈ|v|ɑː|n|_|ˈ|ɪ|l|ɪ|tʃ}}; 4 September 1926 – 2 December 2002) was a Croatian-Austrian [[philosopher]], [[Roman Catholic]] priest, and critic of the institutions of modern [[Western culture]], who addressed contemporary practices in education, medicine, work, energy use, transportation, and economic development. The book that brought Ivan Illich to public attention was ''[[Deschooling Society]]'' published in 1971. It was a groundbreaking critique of compulsory [[mass education]]. He argued that the oppressive structure of the school system could not be reformed but must be dismantled in order to free humanity from the crippling effects of lifelong [[institutionalization]]. | + | '''Ivan Illich''' (4 September 1926 – 2 December 2002) was a Croatian-Austrian [[philosopher]], [[Roman Catholic]] priest, and critic of the institutions of modern [[Western culture]], who addressed contemporary practices in education, medicine, work, energy use, transportation, and economic development. The book that brought Ivan Illich to public attention was ''[[Deschooling Society]]'' published in 1971. It was a groundbreaking critique of compulsory [[mass education]]. He argued that the oppressive structure of the school system could not be reformed but must be dismantled in order to free humanity from the crippling effects of lifelong [[institutionalization]]. |
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+ | *[[Barefoot doctor]] | ||
*[[Credentialism]] | *[[Credentialism]] | ||
*[[Critical pedagogy]] | *[[Critical pedagogy]] |
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Ivan Illich (4 September 1926 – 2 December 2002) was a Croatian-Austrian philosopher, Roman Catholic priest, and critic of the institutions of modern Western culture, who addressed contemporary practices in education, medicine, work, energy use, transportation, and economic development. The book that brought Ivan Illich to public attention was Deschooling Society published in 1971. It was a groundbreaking critique of compulsory mass education. He argued that the oppressive structure of the school system could not be reformed but must be dismantled in order to free humanity from the crippling effects of lifelong institutionalization.
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See also
- Barefoot doctor
- Credentialism
- Critical pedagogy
- Critique of technology
- Development criticism
- Ecopedagogy
- Free software movement
- Holistic education
- Shadow work
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